Navigation & Radio at Davison Army Air Field

US

DAA / KDAA
Radio Frequencies
21
Navigation Aids
1

Radio Frequencies

APP 119.850 MHz
POTOMAC APP
ID: 68939 Ref: 3477
APP 119.850 MHz
POTOMAC APP
ID: 68939 Ref: 3477
ATIS 128.175 MHz
ATIS
ID: 68940 Ref: 3477
ATIS 128.175 MHz
ATIS
ID: 68940 Ref: 3477
CLD 24.520 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 68941 Ref: 3477
CLD 24.520 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 68941 Ref: 3477
CTAF 126.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 68942 Ref: 3477
CTAF 126.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 68942 Ref: 3477
DEP 118.100 MHz
POTOMAC DEP
ID: 68943 Ref: 3477
DEP 118.100 MHz
POTOMAC DEP
ID: 68943 Ref: 3477
GND 121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 68944 Ref: 3477
MISC 52.750 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 68945 Ref: 3477
MISC 52.750 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 68945 Ref: 3477
OPS 139.400 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 68946 Ref: 3477
OPS 139.400 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 68946 Ref: 3477
PMSV 139.400 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 68947 Ref: 3477
PMSV 139.400 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 68947 Ref: 3477
PTD 139.400 MHz
PTD
ID: 68948 Ref: 3477
PTD 139.400 MHz
PTD
ID: 68948 Ref: 3477
TWR 126.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 68949 Ref: 3477
TWR 126.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 68949 Ref: 3477

Navigation Aids

DA NDB
0.223 MHz

Davee

Location

Latitude: 38.663300°
Longitude: -77.109703°
Elevation: 54 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -10.339°
ID: 87252

Understanding Airport Navigation & Radio Communications

Radio Frequencies in Aviation

Radio frequencies are essential for communication between aircraft, air traffic control, and ground services. Here are the common types:

Common Frequency Types

  • ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service): Continuous broadcast of airport conditions
  • Ground: Communication with ground control for taxi instructions
  • Tower: Communication with air traffic control tower
  • Approach/Departure: Handling arriving and departing aircraft
  • UNICOM/CTAF: Used at airports without control towers

Frequency Ranges

  • VHF Band: 118.000 - 136.975 MHz
  • Emergency: 121.5 MHz (International emergency frequency)
  • Ground Control: Usually 121.6 - 121.9 MHz
  • ATIS: Usually 108 - 118 MHz
  • UNICOM: Typically 122.8 MHz (uncontrolled airports)

Navigation Aids (Navaids)

Navigation aids are electronic systems that help pilots determine their position and navigate safely. Here are the main types:

Types of Navaids

  • VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range): Provides bearing information to aircraft
  • DME (Distance Measuring Equipment): Gives slant-range distance to the station
  • NDB (Non-Directional Beacon): Simple radio beacon for basic navigation
  • TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation): Military version of VOR/DME
  • VORTAC: Combined VOR and TACAN facility

Usage Types & Power Levels

  • HI: High altitude navigation
  • LO: Low altitude navigation
  • TERM: Terminal area navigation
  • Power Levels: HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW (affects range)
  • RNAV: Area navigation capability

Important Notes

  • Always verify frequencies and navaid status in current aviation publications
  • Magnetic variation changes over time and should be considered when using navaids
  • Some navaids may be out of service or have limited hours of operation
  • DME distances are slant-range and may differ from actual ground distance
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